A drunk philosopher once said that the role of the barista in the community is very important; they make your coffee and they either make or break your day. Working with the coffee industry as a barista for 5 passionate years, I can totally say that I am very familiar with this fun-loving community! Here’s …
I worked as a barista for 5 years and I always die a little every time a customer marches up to the hand-off area to ask if I can reheat their cup of coffee. To break it down for you, it’s like wanting to freeze your melted ice-cream at some point. But since being nice …
It’s 4 in the morning and I am watching the street lights of Manila from the vantage point of a Grab car driving me home — I just got back from Bali after my 2 week solo backpacking trip in Indonesia. “If you’re not happy coming back then quit your job”, my best friend from …
I might sound a little bit biased here, but I don’t think there is anything as passionate as the coffee industry. And yes, you don’t have to agree. But somewhere between those peak periods and sleepy morning shifts, we baristas, get attached to it. And unlike any other job, to work as a barista is …